What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?

The biggest mistake is mixing the layers. Just dump and layer — do not stir. Also, make sure the butter covers most of the top so you don’t end up with dry cake mix spots.

Do blueberry and lemon go well together?

Yes, they’re a perfect match. The sweetness of blueberries balances the tang of lemon beautifully. It’s a classic flavor combo for good reason.

Why do they call it dump cake?

Because you literally “dump” all the ingredients into the pan. No mixing, no fancy steps. Just layer and bake.

Can you add blueberries to lemon cake mix?

Absolutely. That’s exactly what this recipe does adds fresh blueberries under a lemon cake mix topping. The result is juicy, bright, and delicious.

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake | Easy & Delicious Dessert

Name: Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake | Easy & Delicious Dessert
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-487394H54M33S
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh blueberries; 1 lemon, zested; ½ cup sugar; 1 box lemon cake mix (dry); ¾ cup butter, thinly sliced

Description

This lemon blueberry dump cake is a quick and comforting dessert that combines fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and buttery cake mix in one easy-to-bake dish.

Ingredients

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4 cups fresh blueberries

1 lemon, zested

½ cup sugar

1 box lemon cake mix (dry)

¾ cup butter, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Pour blueberries into the pan, sprinkle evenly with sugar and lemon zest.

3. Sprinkle dry lemon cake mix evenly over the blueberry mixture.

4. Distribute butter slices evenly over the dry cake mix, covering as much as possible.

5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Do not prepare the cake mix; use it dry.

Substitute with yellow or spice cake mix if desired.

Optional add-ins: chopped almonds or pecans in the fruit layer.

For crockpot: cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Great for potlucks, cookouts, or casual get-togethers.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 370mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg